Foodservice Equipment Reports Magazine

Shipley Donuts has six multiunit development agreements underway in Q3, amounting to 30 locations across five states. The brand saw one Ohio development agreement in Q2 2026, then inked a franchise deal in July for 15 locations across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties in Metro Detroit. The first restaurant under the latest deal is expected to open in late Q1 2027. In Indiana...

Diversified Foodservice Supply has hired Chris Cassidy as its COO. He has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience spanning global supply chain management, logistics technology and operations. Most recently, Cassidy served as president and CEO of ConData, a global freight audit and analytics firm. Prior to that, he was CEO of Mojix, a supply chain software compan...

Last week, SEFA LLC hosted its 2026 Fall National Sales Conference at the Westin Dallas Park Central in Dallas. Dealers took part in hands-on product training led by more than 90 expert trainers representing 47 manufacturers. This year’s program also extended beyond the training room with two new experiences, including a preconference tour of the Middleby Innovation Kitchens,...

Gator Chef, based in Lisle, Ill., has hired Henry Jones as its purchasing specialist. His responsibilities will include managing vendor relationships, optimizing procurement processes and helping drive operational growth. Jones serves as a detail-orientated supply chain professional specializing in centralized operational purchasing and has been in the industry for over four ...

As 2026 starts to come to a close, the foodservice equipment and supplies industry turns to what’s coming up in 2027. Note the following industry events: Feb. 9-10 FCSI The Americas Symposium Foodservice Consultants Society Int’l. Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Fla. fcsita.org Feb. 11-13 The NAFEM Show North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Oran...